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Neville Southall

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Soccer Player

The Resume

    (September 16, 1958- )
    Born in Llandudno, Wales, United Kingdom
    Goaltender for Llandudno Town (1973-74), Bangor City (1974-76), Conwy United (1976-79), Winsford United (1979-80), Bury (1980-81), Everton (1981-98), Stoke City (1998), Doncaster Rovers (1998), Torquay United (1998-2000), Bradford City (2000), York City (2001), Rhyl (2001), Shrewsbury Town (2001-02), Dover Athletic (2001) and Dagenham & Redbridge (2002)
    Member of the Welsh national soccer team (1982-97)
    Caretaker manager for the Welsh national team (1999) and Margate (2009)
    Manager for Dover Athletic (2001-02) and Hastings United (2004-05)
    Author of the autobiography 'The Binman Chronicles'

Why he might be annoying:

    He played on 18 different teams during his playing career.
    He didn't believe he was a good soccer player, and initially aspired to be a postal worker instead.
    He suffered from ulcerated toes early in his career.
    He was described as being extremely surly and cold towards teammates.
    He routinely cheated on his first wife, whom he divorced after 18 years of marriage.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He worked as both a binman and a waiter in his teenage years.
    He was considered a cult hero during his tenure with Everton.
    His shot-stopping ability, especially in one-on-one situations was considered his greatest strength.
    He is an advocate for various causes pertaining to social justice.
    He and his second wife became foster parents to two children.
    Despite his cold demeanour towards teammates, he wasn't afraid to say what was on his mind.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying